Exam gown sizes

I have been given exam gowns that were about knee length and others that were came down only to mid-thigh. The knee length gowns are okay, even though I can still be exposed sitting on an exam table with no drape over my lap. The mid-thigh gowns are more of a problem because sitting on an exam table, they ride up to just below crotch level and the genitals are exposed when the doctor is sitting down on his stool before the exam starts. Almost like wearing a short cloth bag that is open in the back. I have heard that exam gowns for females tend to be shorter than those for males because of the need to expose the genitals more for the pelvic exam but that may not be true. It is clear from this forum that females are always in gowns once they are grown and that guys can be in gowns sometimes and in their underpants only sometimes. Having had both long and short gowns, I would rather be in my underpants only than in a short gown.

Are there different gown lengths and has anyone else noticed this? Tall guys have this problem even with the knee length gowns?

Most gowns at doctors offices are paper and reach the top if my knee when I'm standing. At the surgical center at the hospital they were ankle length.

Not counting specialized gowns such as pediatric-sized ones or ones sized to fit an NBA center, I think standard-sized gowns are more-or-less uniform (so to speak) in size, aren't they? On my 5-7 165lb frame, they come down to about my knee.

I think gown sizes are pretty much standardized sizing for both men and women. However, they seem to be designed primarily for average size people. I have always heard that taller or heavier people have a lot of trouble fitting into most gowns...they are either way too short or too long and if a person is heavier, then they can't get them to close well in the back. Personally, I think gowns are a real pain and a big nusance to deal with and much prefer just being in my underwear for an exam or wearing nothing at all. Gowns seem to serve no purpose and seem specifically designed for doctor to just be able to look up them when sitting on a stool...they certainly seem to leave little to the imagination, that is for sure.

Whenever I had to wear them (I don't like them to be honest) they have been knee length. I am not crazy about them to be truthful. I lean towards Downton's school of thought. I prefer getting my annual physical in my underwear. I am sure it is easier for my doctor as well. I do no not have modesty issues with my doctor. I am a man about it.

I have only had the pleasure of wearing 1 a couple times and mostly in the hospital. The paper ones always seemed smaller than the ones made out cotton The paper would hit always be above knee and the cotton ones to seemed to almost reach my knees

I've never been given a gown at my physical. I just stay in underwear.

There are two types here a nightie style with an overlapped split down the back that is calf length on me .Then there are the ones that tie at the back which are knee length.Both fabric .

I have worn a few different styles at different doctors and clinics. At my current gynecologist I wear a paper vest that opens in front along with a paper drape sheet for my lap. The vest is short and comes down to the top of my hips, or a bit below my belly button. This has been pretty common at the few different gynecologists I've been to, although some had me wear the vest with opening to the back. At my family practice doctor for a checkup I'm given a cloth gown that is longer, about to knee length on me. It is worn with opening to the back and I am also given a cloth drape to put over my lap / legs.

I think the only time that I have worn a gown was during a hospital stay. At my cardiologist, I just take my shirt off and at my urologist I just drop my pants. And I strip to my underwear for my very hot and sexy dermatologist so it would be a shame to stay covered up for her.

All the gowns I've ever worn have been knee length.

I think it depends on what size they pull out of the closet. I have had examination gowns that were mid thigh and gowns that went to my knees. In the hospital, the gowns tended to be knee length, although I had one in the emergency department one time after a car accident that was way too short. It must have come from the pediatric pile. I have a friend who is 4'10' and her gowns all reach to the floor.

The exam gown may be about the same size for adults but the patient's height determines where the bottom of the gown falls. If you are six feet or taller, the gown is more likely to be about mid thigh. If you are shorter then maybe to the knees. Someone who is 6'2'' or taller is going to be really exposed when sitting down.

I've never noticed any concerns with length because I'm a very large guy and the gowns never close in the back. So pretty much everyone gets a show no matter the reason I'm wearing a gown.

Most exam gowns in the doctor's office are paper. All are too small and tear immediately.

Lol - i'm glad i'm short! never thought about it but i guess tall ppl would have it worse...

I have not really noticed a size difference. Once my wife had a really large gown at the gyno. It looked like a tent.

They are usually huge on me.

They are just so fashionable and stylish! LOL!!!

I thought they were one size fits all. I'm short they are usually above my ankles.

I have a real NHS one, that on the inside says regular, I think.

I know there are much bigger ones though.

And as for all the ties around the back - I don't think anyone truly knows the correct way to put one on! They certainly don't make it easy!

When I had a play exam the man gave me a one-size examination gown that was pre-packed in cellophane. I had to un-wrap it myself in the bathroom but I guess that way I was confident it was new and hadn't been used before. It didn't appear to be paper but made of some type of thin blue material and had two ties, one at the neck and one at the waist. And it wasn't particularly short but came down below my knees if I remember correctly. I guess it was disposable as he just put it in the bin afterwards.

Has anyone over 18 gotten an exam in just bra and underwear? No gown?

I don't remember the last time I was asked to put on a gown at the doctors office. Usually I am fully clothed and just drop my pants for the genital and prostate exam. I have had dozens of experiences with gowns when getting a colonic. Most are one size fits all and come down to halfway between my knees and ankles. Once I was at a new therapists office and when we entered the procedure room she looked at me and said "looks like a small will do". The gown barely came past my groin area which didn't bother me a bit-exhibitionist that I am.

I get a paper exam gown that comes to about mid-thigh. It opens in the back.

I have a real NHS one, that on the inside says regular, I think.

I know there are much bigger ones though.

And as for all the ties around the back - I don't think anyone truly knows the correct way to put one on! They certainly don't make it easy!

This may sound like a silly question, but what does NHS mean?

Having had numerous surgeries for mouth issues as a kid, and a hernia operation half-a-dozen years ago (with complications), I've learned that the key to success with gowns is to loosely tie the strings first, then slip the gown over your head like you would a shirt. The first time or two you try it, you might still have to fuss with the strings, but you'll get it. It's a hell of a lot easier than trying to tie the damn thing behind your back!

I am fond of the gowns with snaps on the arms. It makes it easy for on and off, bathing and changing of the gown when the patient has IV lines, EKG lines etc attached to them.

One of my annual physicals the nurse instruct me to remove everything and put this one, as she grabs a gown from the cabinet. She takes a look at me and says I am tall and that may not fit me so she hands me another gown to drape over my lap. Both gowns looked like they ahd seen better days. They looked very used and they both were cut at the bottom. The fabris was frayed a bit. I put on the one gown and yes it went to about my naval, while standing. It did not even fit in the shoulders. I thought it might be a child size, but why would they shorten them. I had later learned my docotor was trained in gynocology, but sees all patients as a general doctor.

Anywa I satt down and that thing barely covered me. I draped the other gown across my lap but because of the shape, or cut of the fabric, any time I took my hands off my lap the gown would slide down my legs. I also thought I should take off the non fitting upper gown as I felt stupid wearing it. The doctor came in and said she wanted to get my physical done and said I can talk to her about any issue or concerns as she checks my eyes, ears, nose.... She then asked why her nurse gave me such a small gown. I told her she gave me two. One to drape on my lap. The doctor appologized and told me to remove the one from my shoulders as it looked uncomfortable. I did so. She then proceeded to check me over listening, palpating and checking pulses, reflexes....

When she asked me to lay back I did so as she pulle dout the extention. The drape slipped off to the far side and fell on the floor. She tells me to leave it and she will get me another one. I tell her no I dont want to dirty another one. She then tells me to leave the one on the floor on the floor. I tell her I am fine without one, if she does not mind. She smiles and says it will make the hernia check all that much easier for her. She finishes and ask me to stand. She sits in her low rider stool, eye level with my penis. She picks it up and twist and turns it and then palpates up the shaft. She then spreads the meatus and inspects it asking if I have any urinary issues, painfull ejaculations or discharge she should know about. She then tells me to turn my head and cough. Repeat the other side. She notices my hernia repair scar and palpates that with one hand while still holding my penis in her hand.

@telephonepole - NHS is the National Heath Service in England, I believe.

Im 6'2 and the gowns the hospital have given me to wear just come above my knees,and most of them are tight on me as well,

yes it is the national health service,